News

05-Oct-2008
The new season gets going

The new season has begun and the results are starting to roll in. The website has been updated with all the latest information, but if you can't find what you're looking for then please drop us an email.

02-Sep-2007
Your Club Needs You!

Dear MKVC Club Member

As you are aware Milton Keynes Volleyball Club is run on a voluntary basis by other club members. However, age and family commitments are having their toll on the availability of those involved in assisting with the club. As such, the committee have approved a decision to help other club members who would like to add their valuable skills and resources in the day to day running of the club.

Everyone looks forward to playing matches and improving their skills, however without referees and coaches the club would not be able to support these simple activities. So the MKVC committee hopes to persuade more of the club members to become qualified in these skills by offering to assist* in the cost of club members attending EVA organised courses to gain the necessary 'qualifications' and enhance their knowledge and skills. All that the committee ask in return is that you help out by using these skills to support the club by either officiating at local league matches or helping out during club sessions.

For refereeing, the club would normally try to provide another 'experienced' club member to help you during your first matches as referee and the coaching coordinator would assist in defining activities for a club session. If nothing else, it would mean a break from Andreas or Derek telling you what to do at a coaching sessions!

If you are interested in taking up this offer and becoming qualified as a referee or a coach, speak to one of the committee members who will be able to provide you with further information...

...Nigel Collins, Anita Hollins, Wendy Smith, Derek Simmonite, Andreas Whitley or Sue Pangbourne.

Thanks,
Andreas, Coaching Coordinator, MKVC

(* Note that the amount of assistance has yet to be finalised and may vary depending on the level of interest shown.)

31-Aug-2007
Rule Changes
Be aware of a rule change that is being implemented this season by the FIVB and EVA. It concerns the "simultaneous contact" above the net (i.e. the held ball when 2 people 'block' the same ball). In the past this should have been called as a let and the rally restarted. The new rule says that the game just carries on.